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A single gene variation may determine if melanoma metastasizes
Inherited gene variations may dictate how cancers such as melanoma metastasize in an individual’s body, according to a new study.
by Cory Perla
May 27, 20201 min read


Skin barrier gene defect linked to eczema in babies
Filaggrin gene defects may be linked to the development of eczema sooner than previously thought in newborn babies, based on information fro
by Cory Perla
May 20, 20201 min read


Digital face-aging app may help curb risky tanning behaviours
After viewing photos of their faces that had been digitally aged, students enrolled in a study changed their sun tanning behaviours, accordi
by Cory Perla
May 13, 20201 min read


Three types of skin injury linked to PPE
A new study has identified three types of skin injury caused by use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
by Cory Perla
May 6, 20201 min read


Survey: Most know UV protection is important, but still fail to protect themselves
An AAD survey that found although most Americans know sun protection is important, they still fail to adequately protect themselves from ult
by Cory Perla
Apr 29, 20201 min read


Case study identifies foot lesions as potential Covid-19 symptom
A case study of a 13-year-old boy found evidence that acro-ischemia manifesting in the form of lesions on the toes may be a symptom in sever
by Cory Perla
Apr 22, 20201 min read


Brain-skin connection in psoriasis pathogenesis strengthened by new study
A new study has found evidence that neuropeptides may be an important factor in the pathogenesis of psoriasis.
by Cory Perla
Apr 15, 20201 min read


New insights into T cell reaction to UVR inflammation
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation causes a pair of specific T cell types in the skin to intervene to suppress inflammation and help the skin
by Cory Perla
Apr 8, 20201 min read
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